| Family: |
Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Chrominae |
| Max. size: |
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14 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 6 - 45 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Three isolated populations: 1) southern Japan, Ryukyu Islands, and Taiwan; 2) Coral Sea including New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji and eastern Australia; 3) Mauritius and Réunion in the western Indian Ocean. Has been photographed at Leadsman Shoal (Ref. 11228); also known from the Philippines. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-15; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 13-14 |
| Biology: |
Adults inhabit outer coral or rocky reefs. They usually form large aggregations in shallow waters e.g. in lagoons; feeding well above the bottom on zooplankton (Ref. 2334). Diurnal species (Ref. 54980; 113699). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 August 2021 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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